1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 740 (600 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (542 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 2011 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Esprit | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Esprit | 740 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 304 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 268 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3070 mm |